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Haj
Aspirant
Feb 19, 2020

Firmware 2.5.18 Slows Down

I updated the firmware to 2.5.1.8 on both the RBR50 and RBS50.  The device map and naming functionality is nice.  However, after 24 hours or so, the system slows down to about 40 Mbps on all wireless...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 19, 2020

Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

 

Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).

Above suggestions working:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Throttling-Devices-RBK53/m-p/1858561/highlight/true#M81925

 

Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed after applying the v2.5.1..8 FW update?

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    Retired_Member
    Feb 19, 2020
    FURRYe38 wrote:

    Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

     

    Try disabling the following and see:
    Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).

    Above suggestions working:
    https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Throttling-Devices-RBK53/m-p/1858561/highlight/true#M81925

     

    Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed after applying the v2.5.1..8 FW update?

    Why are my posts being removed?  It was a valid question.